March 13, 2020

Meet zinc, the cheap metal gunning for lithium’s battery crown

Metal is making the jump into a developing $30 billion energy-storage market for electrical grids.

March 13, 2020

Neo produces battery-grade lithium carbonate in Argentina

The Canadian miner achieved purities of 99.535% and 99.599% using two different processes.

March 12, 2020

Rio Tinto to pay ex-CEO’s deferred bonus with interest

UK investigated payments to a consultant when Sam Walsh was the head of Rio's iron ore group.

March 12, 2020

Lucky ready to explore gold project in Ecuador

The Fortuna project also has copper targets on which First Quantum is able to earn up to a 70% interest.

March 11, 2020

Vale to create compliance department after Brumadinho

Company to improve corporate governance after the disasters in Brumadinho and Mariana.

March 11, 2020

SolGold in talks over $2.8bn funding for Cascabel

Funding discussions for finalizing the DFS and the predevelopment costs are progressing “encouragingly”.

March 11, 2020

SilverCrest announces $54m bought deal, stock drops

Net proceeds are intended for development at Las Chispas project in Mexico.

March 11, 2020

Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown

BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.

March 11, 2020

Barrick eyes $1.3 billion lift at Pueblo Viejo mine

The expansion will enable the mine to exploit lower grades.

March 10, 2020

Colombia, Ecuador & Peru snapshot: companies active in prospective countries

South America’s reputation as an established mining destination gives a head start to companies looking to develop projects in these countries.